MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded.
General corrosion to underside subframes and suspension components
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion to underside subframes and suspension components
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre ahs a cut in sidewall but no cords or wires exposed
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre ahs a cut in sidewall but no cords or wires exposed
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing unevenly on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST56 OEW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST56 OEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ST56 OEW registered?
ST56 OEW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.
Is ST56 OEW safe to buy?
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